Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Specialist Burn ICU

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty:  Burn ICU

Schedule: Full time - Night shift

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead Burn ICU Shift Operations: Coordinate specialized unit staffing and use independent judgment to plan shifts, manage critical daily operations, and direct nursing teams within the Burn ICU and related specialty areas.

• Manage Intensive Patient Care & Productivity: Assess complex daily burn and critical care needs to distribute assignments, ensure population-appropriate care, maintain strict productivity standards, and justify variances.

• Mentor & Educate Burn Care Staff: Direct, monitor, and educate nursing associates on specialized ICU protocols while providing key input into staff hiring, training, development, and clinical evaluations.

• Resolve Complaints & Manage Care Quality: Address and resolve patient care complaints through established channels to maintain high standards of quality and family support in a sensitive ICU environment.

• Optimize Critical Resources & Dynamics: Rapidly prioritize shifting patient and physician dynamics while facilitating the seamless availability of specialized medical materials, resources, and burn unit supplies.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Must have recent Burn ICU experience
• Must have charge and/or preceptor experience
• Prefer minimum of 3 years experience in critical care nursing
• BSN strongly preferred There are 2 openings

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